Published 12:00 am, Monday, May 16, 2011

MIDDLETOWN - A man who told police he lost control of his emotions and kicked his brother in the face was charged with assault after officers found the victim unconscious on Grand Street.

Tyshawn Weston, 27, 356 Woodland St., Hartford, was taken into custody after police found his brother lying in a driveway at 84 Grand St. Friday night. Police say the victim was lying face down with his hands by his legs and bleeding from the nose and mouth.

Weston told police that a fight broke out after he attempted to get the victim home after a night of drinking. According to Weston, his brother attempted to punch him but fell to the ground. Weston then lost control of his emotions, according to his police statement, and kicked his brother in the face.

He was arraigned Monday on charges of second-degree assault. Bond was set at $12,000 and the case continued to June 1. Police said the suspect has two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court out of Hartford.